Ever wondered about the magic that happens when you roll out your yoga mat? It’s more than just striking a pose; it’s about nurturing the profound connection between your mind and body. The International Day of Yoga is June 21st, and we’re here with some ideas to celebrate.
In our latest exploration, we’re diving into yoga and its impact on your overall wellbeing. From enhancing physical flexibility to calming the mind, yoga offers a holistic approach to self-care that transcends the mat. Join us as we unravel the science behind the yoga-brain connection and discover how this ancient practice can uplift both your body and spirit.
SELECTED RESOURCES
Yoga is for Everyone: How to Get Started
By Kirsti Frazier M.A.
You may be among the many who feel that yoga is not for you—because it requires too much flexibility, too much balance, or a certain kind of spiritual or meditative mindset.
Most of us have heard that yoga is good for us, that it is a practice of mindfulness, that it can help with stress reduction, and that it can help build strength and flexibility.
What Yoga Does to Your Body and Brain
Ted Ed
There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation. This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind.
Building Resilience: Yoga for Immune Health with Lisa Walford
Yogaland Podcast
In this episode, Iyengar Yoga teacher Lisa Walford talks about her approach to immune health and how to use asana, pranayama, and meditation as part of your support system. Lisa also opens up about her own personal immune health challenges since she was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. This conversation was a beautiful reminder of the many ways that yoga can help us to heal when we start from a place of care and attention.
Listen to the 61-minute Podcast Here
How Yoga Helped Me to Let Go
By: Lisa Pineda
Learn how yoga can help you “let go” in a positive way. Lisa Pineda is an international yoga and meditation instructor, documentary executive producer of “The Yogi” and a global retreat leader. She combines decades of experience in healthcare, as an award winning multimedia journalist and a yoga instructor to create endless space for authenticity. Lisa advocates for individuals and families who are struggling to start a family with her creation of Yoga for Fertility, a mindfulness meditation app.
Watch the 12-minute Video Here
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Healing with Breathwork
This series will show you how to focus on your breath to reduce anxiety and stress. With these simple exercises, you’ll discover how to harness the power of your breath and experience its positive effects.
Each resource is designed to be accessible and easy to follow, so that you can begin your journey with confidence.
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